Reef Aquarium Beginnings

[Psyborg]

Green like pea soup? lol

Usually an algae - too much phosphate in the water - too much light.. Could be several reasons really.

I know I'm such a nerd..

It's unfortunate, a lot of people get into the hobby and get frustrated by something. Whether their fish keep dying, their water turns green, what have you.. Usually there is a fix. There is quite a learning curve to having an aquarium but if I can do it, anyone can!

I'm pretty positive it is phosphates in the water. We have a lot of farms near our watershed here.

[carriej22]

Ok folks,

some eye candy for you all!

full shot


Pink and blue spotted goby


Zoanthids


Some big hairy shroomies


Braaiiiiiiinnnnnnzzzzz


Aussie Duncan


Frogspawn


Clownies

[drz]

great pix! Thanks you for sharing!

[Dirty Don]

Very cooool!

[pberggren1]

Very neat. I love aquariums.

[mishb]

They are so beautiful.

You have done well..........I think you have found your real calling

[carriej22]

Hahaha, I love fishtanks LOL...

People don't understand the extent of it... They will ask me about my pets and I will say I have fishtanks; and I think they are thinking a small box with some goldfish and bright pink/orange/green gravel (you know the type). Then when they come over they usually swear... LOL... It's not just a "fish tank" it's a slice of the ocean (all maricultured of course, no reefs were harmed!) and an entire ecosystem.

However due to wegs I need to take things slow. I should have many more fish by now; but alas... lol... I am getting another fish shipped in today; as I've got a few fishy friends in town who order things in and let me jump on with their orders.

It's definitely a lot of fun; and a pretty relaxing hobby.

[Pete]

Carrie,

The aquarium is beautiful! Just wondering if this a hobby you could turn into a business? Many offices and businesses have aquariums in their lobbies or waiting rooms that an outside service maintains.

[annekat]

Carrie, these pics are awesome! I agree that you could make a business of this. But either way, I'm so glad you have this in your life and are able to maintain and nurture it so well! I also sense that you are feeling better, and that is great!

[Dirty Don]

The aquarium is beautiful! Just wondering if this a hobby you could turn into a business? Many offices and businesses have aquariums in their lobbies or waiting rooms that an outside service maintains.

Do they have office buildings in Miramichi? LOL! Sorry, couldn't resist...ducks as reef rock rifles by...